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Vaughn will start at first base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Mets.

Vaughn has maintained a stellar .856 OPS over 57 games this season, but he's nonetheless had to settle for a part-time role against right-handed pitching since coming off the injured list in early May while Jake Bauers has solidified himself as the Brewers' top option at first base. However, with Sal Frelick (shoulder) going on the injured list Sunday, Milwaukee could have near-everyday roles available for both Bauers and Vaughn in the short term. Bauers will make his second straight start in right field, which will once again open up first base for Vaughn.

Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

The left-handed-hitting Gonzalez will retreat to the bench Monday while the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the bump for the series opener. Since being acquired from the White Sox on July 10, Gonzalez has made both of his starts at shortstop and has gone 3-for-10 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs through his first four games with the Pirates.

The Mets optioned Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Wagaman has managed just a .162/.262/.324 batting line in 21 games for the Mets this season. He's clearing off the active roster in order to make space for the return of Luis Robert (back) from the injured list.

Stewart went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rockies.

Stewart extended Cincinnati's early lead to 8-1 with a three-run shot in the second inning. He didn't know it then, but the three-run knock was necessary for the Reds to hold onto the victory. It was the 20th homer of the season for the rookie, who leads the club in that category as well as RBI (70).

Locklear started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over St. Louis.

Locklear made his first appearance for Arizona in 2026, after he was called up Friday as a replacement for the injured Tommy Troy (shoulder). First base is wide open for the Diamondbacks, who rank 27th in average (.219) and last in OPS (.590) at the position.

Burleson went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Arizona.

Burleson recorded three hits, highlighted by a two-RBI single in the third inning. The first baseman is slashing .283/.317/.433 with two homers, 12 RBI, 11 runs and a stolen base through 16 games in July. Overall, he's hitting .280/.342/.468 with 15 homers, 69 RBI, 53 runs and three stolen bases across 97 contests.

France went 2-for-6 with two home runs and five RBI in Sunday's 19-2 win over the Royals.

France surged late, launching a grand slam in the eighth inning before following it up with a solo shot in the ninth. The 32-year-old is riding a seven-game hitting streak, going deep four times with four multi-hit efforts, nine RBI and seven runs scored during that stretch. On the season, he's slashing .275/.335/.537 with 14 homers, 39 RBI, 28 runs scored and a stolen base across 243 plate appearances.

Devers went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

Devers hit a leadoff homer to left field in the sixth inning, giving the Giants a 2-0 lead. The veteran infielder had gone 0-for-11 in his previous three outings and is now batting .271 with 11 runs scored, nine RBI and five home runs across 58 plate appearances in July. Overall, he's slashing .245/.314/.477 with 53 RBI, 50 runs scored and 20 long balls in 417 plate appearances this season.

Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.

With southpaw Noah Cameron on the mound for the Royals, Sheets will ride the pine Sunday. Jase Bowen will take over in left field and bat eighth for San Diego.

Busch went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Twins.

Busch also struck out three times Saturday, but fantasy managers will surely take the power production, as he's now up to 12 home runs and 51 RBI through 97 games. The Chicago first baseman is riding a modest four-game hitting streak, which has helped push his overall slash line up to .239/.367/.400. The batting average and slugging percentage are down from Busch's breakout 2025 regular season, though his current on-base percentage would represent a career best.